A summary of the resources in the May 2008 issue of Literacy Time PLUS Ages 9 to 11, which celebrates the Olympic Games and supports the National Year of Reading theme of Mind and Body Read more.
The National Year of Reading… what’s it all about?
Honor Wilson-Fletcher, Project Director of the National Year of Reading explains what the year is all about
By Honor Wilson-Fletcher — Project Director of the National Year of Reading
Olympic Dictionary Game
This interactive, ‘Call my Bluff’-style dictionary game allows children to define 30 words related to the ancient and modern Olympic Games. Clicking on a word will give three possible definitions. Choosing the correct or incorrect answer will produce a different sound. A complete dictionary of all the words and definitions, with usual dictionary conventions, is provided as an answer sheet.
By Alison Milford — Author and poet
The Cracked Jar
If you know a child who is worried about doing well in their SATs this week, then spare 5 minutes to share with them this poignant tale, by storyteller Jess Smith
By Jess Smith
Conversation Poems Part 2
Three more interactive poetry writing frames. ‘The Martians’, is based around the idea that Mars was once capable of supporting life. ‘Why are you so late?’ centres around creating imaginative excuses for being late for school. ‘In our house’, is based on the idea that, in families, people say one thing but mean another.
By Kevin McCann — freelance writer and former teacher
Also this month
More great articles published this month.
This month's resources
An interview with Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Kelly talks to Literacy Time PLUS about her Olympic achievements, her role as National School Sports Champion and her children’s books
Conversation Poems Part 2
Three interactive conversation poetry frames by Kevin McCann. Further frames are available in Conversation poems Part 1 in Literacy Time PLUS for Ages 9 to 11, March 2008
How to... conduct an interview
The final wallchart in our ‘How to’ series, this poster complements the interview on Poster 1 of Literacy Time PLUS for Ages 9 to 11 May 2008
Olympic dictionary
Dictionary of modern and ancient Olympic words, to accompany On-screen Resource 1 in Literacy Time PLUS for Ages 9 to 11, May 2008
Olympic dictionary game
Spot the correct definitions of 30 words associated with the Olympic Games, ancient and modern
Other resources this month
This month's calendar
| Calendar for May 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Be Nice to Nettles Week | Science through stories | Fruity Friday |
Latest news
Children to influence Primary Review 13 May 2008
Children will have a say in the Government’s review of the primary curriculum at a conference organised by the National College for School Leadership
Early Literacy Programmes working 12 May 2008
Institute of Education research shows ‘Reading Recovery’ participants getting higher than average results for their age
Parents prefer informal chats to parents’ evenings 9 May 2008
Government survey finds parents want more involvement in children’s education via informal chats
Helping children gain citizenship skills 8 May 2008
New advice on getting young people involved at school and learning important citizenship skills published
Free book for NYR Coordinators 7 May 2008
Scholastic are giving a free copy of their title You Can Make the most of the National Year of Reading to every Local Authority Coordinator for the National Year of Reading
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